Optimal travel time
The tourist season in Phuket is 1 1 to April of the following year.
Phuket is located in the tropics, with a humid tropical climate, often with summer without winter. From April to September every year, when the sun shines directly on the equator, it is the rainy season in Phuket, especially in May, when it rains almost every day. At this time, there will be a vegetarian festival that advertises asceticism. Perhaps it is also a good choice to appreciate the hardships under the harsh scorching sun.
On June 5438+065438+ 10, from the carnival at Patong Beach to the seafood festival held at the end of April the following year, not only the whole island of Phuket was bustling, but also the sky showed mild sunshine. The sea is blue and the waves are gentle, so you can dive comfortably, get in close contact with beautiful corals hidden under the sea and watch colorful tropical marine fish swim by. The refreshing night arrival, enjoy a colorful and comfortable romantic beach night. Who doesn't want to be a tropical mermaid here in winter?
taboo
Folklore Thais are mostly devout Buddhist believers, so there are some taboos that must be observed when entering the local area.
1. Take off your shoes and don't wear short-sleeved shorts when entering the temple.
2. Women should avoid contact with monks; When greeting, put your hands together.
The head is a sacred part, don't touch others' heads casually.
4. In public places, men and women should not be too close.
5. Gambling is forbidden. You can't play cards or mahjong in the hotel room.
Shopping in Phuket
go shopping
When you travel to Thailand, you can always buy some exotic items in supermarkets, street markets and fresh markets, and Phuket is no exception.
Phuket specialties include batik products, artificial pearls, spices, seafood and so on. , you can buy it in souvenir shops in Phuket town, which are located on various roads, such as Rasada, Phangnga, Montri, Yaowara, Tilok-U-Thit. In addition, it can be bought in the beach centers of Badong, Kata, Kalong and Lavail.
Super shopping center
In recent years, some internationally renowned super shopping centers have successively settled in Phuket Town, such as Tesco Lotus and BigC C C. In these two large supermarkets, you can buy food, clothing, housing, transportation and other things at relatively low prices.
Phuket has also built many large shopping malls integrating shopping, dining and entertainment, such as the Central Festival, and many boutiques. Whether shopping or watching movies, it can bring new shopping and entertainment experiences to tourists coming to Phuket.
kerb market
Most of the shopping centers in Phuket are concentrated in Phuket Town, and the beaches are mainly small shops, souvenir shops and street markets.
When shopping in the street market, you must remember to shop around and smile while bargaining, so that you can buy your favorite souvenirs and gifts at a psychological price in the street market. Badong Beach Road in Badong Beach is one of the most popular street markets.
Fresh goods market
If you want fresh fruits and vegetables, you can go to the fresh market in Phuket. If you are interested in the practice of Thai food, you can also buy many raw materials of Thai food in the fresh market.
Precautions for buying jewelry:
1. Be careful of those jewelry stores that invite you. Most of them will be scams.
2. Don't mail sapphire and other precious stones, try to carry them with you.
Don't believe jewelry discount easily. Old jewelry stores in Phuket generally don't offer discounts.
4. Don't patronize jewelry stores without any government authorization.